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Weight multiplier for use in an adapter processor

Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1976-08-31
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-08-31
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Abstract

Abstract A weight multiplier for use in an adaptive processor. The input signal from a tapped delay line is split in a 3 dB hybrid into two equal level and equal phase signals. Each signal is fed to a mixer together with a signal performing the function of an oscillator signal. Output signals from the mixer are subtracted in a broadband hybrid. The result of this subtractor is then fed to a summer to supply a loop feedback signal.

Inventors

  • 👤 Raymond J. Masak

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 08:39
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L25/00; H04L25/02; H04L25/03; H04L25/03006; H04L25/03012; H04L25/03019

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 129 words
In an adaptive processor, a weight multiplier being comprised of a hybrid receiving an input signal of predetermined frequency and phase, said hybrid splitting said input signal into first and second signals of equal level and equal phase, first and second mixers receiving said first and second signals, respectively, said first mixer simultaneously receiving a CW pilot tone signal of a first preselected frequency, said CW pilot tone signal performing the function of a local oscillator at a high level, said second mixer simultaneously receiving for local oscillator purposes a signal being an amplified version of a loop error signal in said adaptive processor, a broadband subtraction hybrid receiving the outputs from said first and second mixers and providing a resultant signal therefrom for use in said adaptive processor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 129 words
In an adaptive processor, a weight multiplier being comprised of a hybrid receiving an input signal of predetermined frequency and phase, said hybrid splitting said input signal into first and second signals of equal level and equal phase, first and second mixers receiving said first and second signals, respectively, said first mixer simultaneously receiving a CW pilot tone signal of a first preselected frequency, said CW pilot tone signal performing the function of a local oscillator at a high level, said second mixer simultaneously receiving for local oscillator purposes a signal being an amplified version of a loop error signal in said adaptive processor, a broadband subtraction hybrid receiving the outputs from said first and second mixers and providing a resultant signal therefrom for use in said adaptive processor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 33 words
In an adaptive processor, a weight multiplier as described in claim 1 further including an amplifier of predetermined gain passing said signal for local oscillator purposes prior to application to said second mixer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 26 words
In an adaptive processor, a weight multiplier as described in claim 2 wherein said hybrid for splitting an input signal consists of a 3 dB hybrid.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1980-12-19 1981-06-20 1981-12-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-12-19 1985-06-20 1985-12-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-12-19 1989-06-20 1989-12-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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